England cricketer Janette ‘Jan’ Brittin is no more! She was fighting cancer and passed away on Tuesday (Sept 12), aged 58.

Till date, no other cricketer could break her record of being the highest run-getter as well as the scorer of most centuries in women’s Test cricket.

A huge loss for cricket. Someone who's skill and passion for the game inspired many including me! Jan Brittin will be sorely missed! #RIPJB

— Anya Shrubsole (@Anya_shrubsole) September 12, 2017

The trailblazer had a remarkable journey in the cricket field – from 1979 to 1998.

The former England cricketer scored 1935 runs in 27 Tests and 2121 runs in 63 One-Day Internationals. She scored five centuries each in Tests and ODIs.

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Brittin is also the top-scorer with 48 in England’s 1993 World Cup final, when England defeated New Zealand at Lord’s.

Hugely sad to announce that the wonderful Jan Brittin has died, aged 59.



Read a full tribute on the club website:https://t.co/FTI7xobUxq pic.twitter.com/zPf2GGFFZ4

— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) September 12, 2017

“JB was such an inspiration to me and many others growing up who were able to watch or play with one of the greatest female cricketers of all time,” said Ebony Rainford-Brent, Brittin’s club Surrey’s director of women’s cricket, in a statement.

RIP Jan Brittin. Such sad news. An inspiration to many of us. Thoughts with her family

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) September 12, 2017

“As a character she was fun, engaging and always generous in her knowledge, particularly when she gave back as a coach later in her career. Her records speak for themselves the class of player she was and will stand the test of time,” she added.

We are deeply saddened by the death of Jan Brittin, @englandcricket leading run scorer in women's Tests. Our thoughts with family & friends pic.twitter.com/akt8Q0YMpT

— PCA (@PCA) September 12, 2017

The legendary cricketer was showered with tributes on social media as well.

Had the privilege of playing with JB...a true professional, pure class with the bat and such a lovely, lovely woman. #RIPJB https://t.co/YEiSl6dkTl

— Laura MacLeod (@MacleodLK) September 12, 2017

She was was my idol growing up,so calm,elegant,determined and very modest. Simply one of the best, thanks for the memories JB #RIPJB pic.twitter.com/1yRUE5oTzj

— Charlotte Edwards (@C_Edwards23) September 12, 2017

Such very sad news. An absolute idol of so many players of my era. Loved watching JB and huge privilege to be coached by her too. #RIPJB https://t.co/6gSpx40vkb

— Alexia Walker (@alexialwalker) September 12, 2017

A huge loss for cricket. Someone who's skill and passion for the game inspired many including me! Jan Brittin will be sorely missed! #RIPJB

— Anya Shrubsole (@Anya_shrubsole) September 12, 2017

Clare Connor, former England captain and the England and Wales Cricket Board’s director of women’s cricket, said, “JB was one of the most quiet and unassuming cricketers you could meet, but she was pure class. An outstanding cricketer and a truly lovely person. In a year when England have again won the World Cup at Lord’s, we should not forget the huge contribution JB made to the development and success of women's cricket in this country. For girls of my generation, she was our first real female role model. She batted with grace and timing – a classical opener, so beautiful to watch. She was also a brilliantly athletic cover fielder.”

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